Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Ojai, CA

No — Airbnb-style short-term rentals are not allowed in Ojai, CA. Short-term rentals (under 30 days) are prohibited in all residential, commercial, and manufacturing zones. Exceptions are limited to lawfully permitted hotels, motels, bed and breakfasts, and timeshares. Advertising an unlawful short-term rental is also strictly prohibited. The ban applies to all short-term rental platforms (Airbnb, Vrbo, Booking.com, etc.), not just Airbnb. See the official source linked on this page for full requirements. Last verified 2026-05-14.

Short-term rentals (under 30 days) are prohibited in all residential, commercial, and manufacturing zones. Exceptions are limited to lawfully permitted hotels, motels, bed and breakfasts, and timeshares. Advertising an unlawful short-term rental is also strictly prohibited.

No permit is currently required to operate a short-term rental in Ojai.

No. Because Ojai, CA prohibits this type of short-term rental, the ban covers Vrbo just as it covers Airbnb and Booking.com — switching platforms does not change the legal status. Last verified 2026-05-14.

Short-term rental hosts in Ojai are typically responsible for lodging, occupancy, and applicable sales taxes — these usually apply even where hosting is allowed without a permit. Rates and remittance rules vary by jurisdiction (state, county, and city can each levy a share); confirm the current rates with the official source linked on this page. Platforms such as Airbnb and Vrbo collect some taxes automatically, but the host remains liable for any not collected on their behalf.

We are not currently tracking any recent short-term rental ordinance changes for Ojai. STR rules change frequently — verify the current requirements with the city or county before listing, using the official source linked on this page.